Christ preaching ('La Petite Tombe')

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn Christ preaching ('La Petite Tombe') etching and drypoint, circa 1652, on laid paper, watermark Foolscap with five-pointed Collar (Hinterding Q'-a-a), a very fine 'black sleeve'-impression of New Hollstein's first state (of two), printing with much burr and great contrasts and depth, with circa 8 mm. margins on all sides, generally in very good condition Plate 154 x 207 mm., Sheet 172 x 225 mm.